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School’s in and let’s plan year end holidays now!  There’s no need to end family get-aways because summer is coming to a close.  Now is a good time to look at your vacation schedule and coordinate it with the school kids in your family.

We have a few tips to help you get started.

• Get your hands on the school calendar right away
• Plan your vacation days to coordinate with school holidays
• Make a plan to take each vacation day you have – spend it with family
• Double check and see if you have vacation roll over. If not, make sure you schedule to take all of your vacation days before the end of the year.
• Start the New Year with a “holiday clean slate.”
• Take into consideration other travel responsibilities – business, family obligations, sporting events
• Note public holidays – many holidays will be recognized by the school system.
• There are great opportunities for a long weekend or week long vacation in the upcoming Fall and Winter months:
  – September – Labor Day – make it a long weekend.  Perfect for a road trip
  – October – Columbus Day is ideal for a weekend trip to see the fall colors
  – November – One of America’s holidays – Thanksgiving. Travel can be busy via air.  Consider a road trip.  Don’t forget Veteran’s Day too!
  – December is filled with holidays – Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Years

Year-end holidays are perfect for spending with family.  Start planning now for memorable gatherings. Photo by Cathy Yeulet